Beetle R-Line will be available in the United States - Press Release, pictures

Beetle R-Line will be available in the United States - Press Release, pictures

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Beetle R-Line will be available in the United States - Press Release, pictures

Some good news for VW Bettle fans as the R-Line of enhancements will be available in the United States. What is the R-Line? Well, nothing too major as it is all cosmetic. Changes include exterior and interior parts to make for a more aggressive and sporty looking Beetle. This includes a more aggressive front bumper, chrome frame for the turn signals, racy looking rear diffuser, R-line logos, 19 inch wheels, and bi-Xenon headlights.

It would be nice if the R-Line Beetle featured some tweaks under the hood or more aggressive software. Cosmetic upgrades are nice, but VW should offer more than just looks. Hopefully a Beetle R similar to the Golf R comes out that will have performance to match the looks.

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen R GmbH has developed the R-Line for drivers who want the sporty and aggressive styling of the Volkswagen R models, but without the additional performance. In Germany, many of Volkswagen's best-selling vehicles are available with an R-Line derivative, but until now this has only been the case with the CC in the U.S.

That will change when the Beetle R-Line goes on sale in early 2013. Offered only on the Turbo model, the Beetle R-Line is differentiated by a number of exterior and interior enhancements. The new, more aggressive front bumper sports grained black surfaces and chrome-framed turn signals, while the rear bumper now incorporates a race-inspired diffuser. R-Line logos, standard 19-inch "Tornado" aluminium-alloy wheels, and Bi-Xenon headlights with LED DRLs also help to differentiate the car from a regular Beetle Turbo.

Inside, the R-Line model features custom stainless-steel kickplates, a steering wheel badge, a unique color dashboard panel, and contrasting-color stitching on the seats, shifter knob, and handbrake lever. Beetle R-Line pricing will be announced closer to launch.

About Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, Golf R, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan vehicles through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.

Notes:

This press release and images of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo R-Line are available at media.vw.com.

"R-Line", "VW", "Volkswagen", all model names and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG.

Features and technical data apply to models offered in the USA. They may differ in other countries.